Selective breeding
4-23 to be exact.
Genetics.
Genetics. Same with any other color.
I am almost sure that my female rabbit changed to a male. There are 3 rabbits in that hutch, the mother and two of her daughters. I have noticed the mother mount one of her daughters multiple times. Then, yesterday, i went out to check on the rabbits and found a nest of 3 babies and the daughter that was mounted was giving them milk.
The birthing process in rabbits is called Kindling. When a rabbit has given birth she has 'Kindled'
Directional selection.-Apex
Directional selection.-Apex
Pregnant rabbits are commonly referred to as "does." The term "kindling" is used to describe the process of giving birth in rabbits. A litter typically consists of multiple kits, which are the baby rabbits.
directional selection
Well, isn't that just fascinating? You see, over time, rabbits that are quicker and more agile have a better chance of surviving and passing on their genes. So, after a few generations, the rabbit population may have more individuals with these traits, making them better at escaping predators like foxes. It's like nature's way of helping rabbits stay safe and thrive in their environment.
Sometimes rabbits have a 'dewlap' around their neck. Male rabbits can have one too but it is significantly larger when a female has one.
For the lynx, the answer is obvious. It gets fed. For the rabbit, its not so obvious. It comes down to survival of the fittest. Rabbits reproduce quite quickly. The lynx actually helps the species by eating the slower, sicker, older rabbits first. This allows stronger genetics to stay in the rabbits gene pool.